[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 13, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E139]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    REMEMBERING JOSEPH L. FIORDALISO

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 13, 2024

  Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of a 
remarkable individual who dedicated his life to shaping our community 
and advancing our nation's energy sector. Joseph L. Fiordaliso, a true 
visionary and champion for renewable energy, passed away on September 
6, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of innovation and progress that will 
continue to inspire generations to come. As President of the New Jersey 
Board of Public Utilities since 2005, Joseph was a fierce advocate for 
affordable and reliable utility service. In May 2023, President 
Fiordaliso was appointed to the Joint Federal-State Task Force on 
Electric Transmission by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
  Joseph Fiordaliso's passion for service has never wavered throughout 
his storied career of public service to the people of New Jersey. 
Beginning with his role as Student Council President at Newark's East 
Side High School, Joseph carried an innate passion for education and 
leadership. He served more than 18 years as an educator for the 
Bloomfield and Valisburg communities. As a teacher, Joseph enjoyed 
cultivating the talents of countless students and the thrill of 
catapulting his students towards true academic achievement.
  Shortly thereafter, Fiordaliso began serving his community of 
Livingston, New Jersey as Councilman for the Township. As a local 
leader, Joseph advocated for greater resources for seniors and 
revitalized the Livingston Arts Council. For 12 years as Mayor of 
Livingston, he formed long-lasting state and federal relationships by 
hosting Members of Congress, U.S. Senators, Governors, and Democratic 
Presidential candidate Bill Clinton in 1992.
  Through his steadfast advocacy for Livingston, Joseph Fiordaliso was 
able to coordinate and host an official stop of the Olympic Torch of 
the 1996 Summer Olympic games.
  Joseph Fiordaliso held leadership positions as a member of the Board 
of Directors of the United Way, the Board of Directors of the 
Livingston YMCA, the Board of Directors of the First Occupational 
Center of New Jersey, and was a proud member of UNICO, the largest 
Italian American service organization in the United States. Later, 
Joseph was honored as UNICO's Citizen of the Year in 2003.
  Now, as we honor Joseph Fiordaliso's memory as a prominent leader and 
public servant for New Jersey, we will always appreciate the tremendous 
progress in the transition to cleaner forms of energy. Joseph's 
signature windmill lapel pin served as a reminder for his vision of 
making New Jersey an offshore wind industry hub. His extensive work and 
legacy earned Fiordaliso due recognition as a national leader on 
utility and energy issues.
  Mr. Speaker, from the bottom of my heart, I ask that you join our 
colleagues, friends, family, and the residents of New Jersey in 
recognizing Joseph Fiordaliso for his outstanding work. I thank Joseph 
Fiordaliso. May God bless his soul and may his wife Marilyn, two 
children Joe and Dana stand proud.

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